Dragon Head Peak, Shenxiao Palace, Sect Leader Hall.

"Wow, today's lineup is quite grand. Could it be that the Old Demon from Panlong Abyss has caused some major commotion?"

Lin Xiao, holding Master Hong Ling's jade-like hand, entered the Sect Leader Hall and was immediately stunned by the setting inside.

Besides the Sect Leader True Master Ziyun, the Chief Elder of Dragon Head Peak, and all the Guest Elders of the Qinglan Sect were present.

Behind the curtain at the front of the hall.

There were five powerful silhouettes sitting in mid-air.

They were the remaining strongest foundation of the Qinglan Sect after Taiwu True Monarch's departure, the Qinglan Five Saints.

Although the Five Saints didn't show their true faces, Lin Xiao could tell just from the silhouettes behind the curtain.

From left to right, they were the beautiful and well-endowed "Music Sage" Dantai Qingyin, closely connected with Third Junior Sister Youwei, along with the "Book Sage," "Chess Sage," and "Doctor Saint," three thousand-year-old elders.

"Chief Disciple Lin Xiao of Divine Phoenix Peak, greets Sect Leader and all Elders."

Lin Xiao bowed in salute.

"Come now, it's just a matter of driving back the weakest Hehuan Sect and Heavenly Demon Sect. Sect Leader has no need to make such a grand gesture to welcome my master and me."

Beside him, the beautiful Master Xiao Hongling yawned, advancing with her long legs, and casually walked to the chief seat.

"No, no, no, one shouldn't speak like that."

True Master Ziyun smiled and said, "Junior Sister Hongling, Martial Nephew Lin, your master-disciple duo has performed a great service for the righteous path in the Eastern Region by going to Beacon City. Not to mention a full mountain welcome, even if I personally went out to meet you two, it would be deserved."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the surrounding elders, including True Master Chisong of Red Cloud Peak, who had a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks, laughed and agreed.

Indeed.

A few days ago, the ancient demons in the Demon Suppression Tower of Panlong Abyss stirred again, and the heavens were filled with a sea of blood.

Everyone in the Qinglan Sect could feel one thing...

The prophecy left by Taiwu True Monarch before his death was about to come true!

The Blood Demon Ancestor was indeed about to re-emerge!

According to the true monarch's last words, before this great calamity truly arrives, the Chairman Xiao of Divine Phoenix Peak is the sect's greatest reliance!

Everyone should rally around her!

"Alright, alright, fellow senior brothers and elders, no need to flatter me with praises."

Xiao Hongling sat gracefully on the chief throne, her long legs crossed, speaking nonchalantly, "But if you must praise, heap it on my eldest disciple. In the battle at Beacon City, he originally went there alone. Such courage truly puts me, as his master, to shame."

"Yes, yes, yes, Martial Nephew Lin, as the inheritor of Taiwu True Monarch's Sword Dao, has unparalleled talent. At such a young age, he has reached the Nascent Soul stage and possesses a courageous and fearless heart for fighting demons and defending the Dao. Calling him the number one of the younger generation in the Righteous Path is not an exaggeration!"

"To have taught such a talented person, our Chairman Xiao is remarkable indeed!"

"Who wouldn't agree? Yuanyi, the Demon Sect spy, schemed and lurked in our Qinglan Sect for many years. If it weren't for Martial Nephew Lin stepping forward and single-handedly thwarting his plot, we'd likely already be the Demon Sect's blood meal now!"

"Right, right! And there's the Evil Extreme Sect's Sect Master Niu Batian! He was also conquered by our Martial Nephew Lin's charisma, thus surrendering to our Righteous Path!"

....

Everyone praised exuberantly.

Lin Xiao, however, was getting a headache from hearing it all.

At this time, who has the leisure to listen to you NPCs' excessive flattery!

I'd rather go to Phoenix Caw Peak to play... play cards with Wanning and Martial Uncle Su!

He quickly cleared his throat and said earnestly, "Um... this time Lin Xiao went to Beacon City without informing my master or Sect Leader. It's already a great mercy that you don't hold me accountable given my minor contributions. How can I dare to take credit?"

After saying this, without giving the elders any chance, he continued, "I dare to inquire of Sect Leader, with the Demon Sect's unrestrained rise, intending to invade the Eastern Region's Righteous Path, what is Sect Leader's, and the elders', next plan?"

True Master Ziyun said, "Martial Nephew Lin, with your repeated great contributions, we view you as more than just the chief disciple of Divine Phoenix Peak. We already see you as the leader of the young forces in this grand battle between Righteous and Demon paths."

"Therefore, regarding the sect's major affairs, I will not hide from you."

"Now, with your and Chairman Xiao's efforts, the Eight Great Demon Sects have lost the Heavenly Demon, Evil Extreme, and Hehuan Sects."

"Beacon City's pass is also heavily guarded by the North Territory Queen's troops."

"After some discussion with the Five Saints, it is predicted that the remaining five Demon Sects will certainly invade the Eastern Region through Nanzhao Kingdom, Ghost Country, and Sky Demon City in the Southern Region. Therefore, we plan to deploy the Five Branches' elite to proactively strike, hoping to prevent the flames of war from spreading into the Eastern Territory, and ensure peace for the people of the Eastern Region!"

When True Master Ziyun finished speaking, all the elders in the hall echoed in agreement and approval.

The Five Saints behind the curtain also nodded slightly, with pleased expressions.

But then, a firm voice pierced the great hall:

"Absolutely not!"

Everyone turned in shock to see that it was none other than Fairy Hong Ling's high-achieving disciple, who had just received endless praise from the whole assembly!

"Martial Nephew Lin, this...."

True Master Ziyun had yet to speak when Chisong interrupted and asked, "What brilliant plan do you have? Would you care to share?"

In the past, he would have surely mocked and fanned the flames.

But having gone through so many significant events, he couldn't help but admire this junior's exceptional skill and insight.

Lin Xiao solemnly said, "Reporting to the Sect Leader and all the Elders, of the Eight Great Demon Sects, three routes have been defeated. The other five routes, except for the Sky Yin Demon Sect created by the Sky Yin Blood Demon, are currently in doubt, hesitant and afraid to advance rashly."

"After all, their invasion this time was led by the Sky Yin Demon Sect, with the purpose of resurrecting the Sky Yin Blood Demon, while the other four major demon sects mostly just put up a front and are unwilling to expend their strength for it."

"Therefore, in this situation, we just need to send out the sect's elite, standing guard at the entrances of the three routes, grandly refining magic treasures, setting up formations, and putting on a show every day. Over time, the four demon sects will definitely retreat, leaving only the Sky Yin Demon Sect's army!"

"At that time, we just need to defend the Eastern Region's gates with all our might. If the Sky Yin Demon Sect dares to invade, they will definitely return defeated!"

"This way, the five demon sects can all be pacified!"

"As for the old demon in the Panlong Abyss..."

"Leave it to Lin Xiao and Junior Sister Zhu from Phoenix Caw Peak. We... I mean, we brother and sister will join forces, wielding the Purple and Blue Double Swords passed down by our ancestors, and we shall surely slay this demon!"

He spoke each word powerfully and forcefully, making the grand hall ring with echoing clangs.

The entire audience was in shock.

"Martial Nephew Lin, from what you're saying... are you implying that we elders need not do anything, and you and Martial Nephew Zhu alone can quell this turmoil?"

One elder asked in surprise.

"Indeed."

Lin Xiao's gaze suddenly turned serious as he said, "On the contrary, if we take the initiative to attack and engage the demon sects in battle, it will definitely trigger their fear of the previous two battles between righteousness and demons, where our Righteous Path nearly wiped them out, leading them to fight us to the death."

"As far as I know, the current leaders of the Eight Great Demon Sects, including Niu Batian of the Evil Extreme Sect who has submitted, are all rare legendary heroes of the demon path."

He wasn't wrong in saying that.

In the original plot, it was the Qinglan Sect's initiative to attack that provoked the five major demon sects to fight desperately, battling for three days and nights.

At that time, the Sky Yin Blood Demon also broke the seal prematurely, causing significant casualties to the righteous forces of the Eastern Region, including the Kunlun Dao Sect and the Immeasurable Buddha Sect, who came to aid.

Even the Eastern Region's number one fairy, Xiao Hongling, was severely injured, and she fought to defend the mountain gates alone until Ye Chen appeared with the Nanzhao Saintess, changing the course of the battle.

As for him, ever since he decided to become the Destiny Big Villain against the idiotic Ye Chen, to save the sect and protect his masters and junior sisters, from that moment onward!

He would not allow such things to happen!

During this calamity, the Qinglan Sect—

Not a single person would be missing!

Just as all the elders were full of suspicion and whispering amongst themselves about this young junior's defiant words.

A clear and melodious, yet resolute and domineering female voice rang out:

"Xiao'er! I support you as your master!"

Lin Xiao stood in the middle of the hall, his heart greatly encouraged, and looked up.

He saw his beautiful master, the Eastern Region's number one fairy, Xiao Hongling, propping her cheeks with her hands, her beautiful eyes sparkling, looking at him fondly and with trust!

"Master really..."

"No matter when or where, she has always unconditionally supported and trusted this rebellious disciple of hers."

A warm stream surged through Lin Xiao's heart as his gaze traveled from his master's flawless, beautiful face, down to her chest, and finally to those snow-white beautiful legs he yearned for both day and night...

No.

The family must be complete and together!

It can't just be the little junior sister, Yurong, Wanning, and Martial Uncle Su!

Now that master has started to change, she's able to blush and let me hold hands and caress those beautiful legs in black silk in various situations...

It seems that the plan to pursue master should be expedited!

This major event is the perfect opportunity!

I must lift up master's world-renowned beautiful legs, and wholeheartedly reward her, infusing the purest essence into her...

Just as he was daydreaming, Fairy Hongling's Communication Secret Method interrupted.

"Xiao'er, you, you, you... what are you thinking?"

"Master, Xiao'er is thinking of you."

"Thinking of entering master's... ahem."

Despite the Formless Sword Body being incredibly hard, Lin Xiao ultimately returned to reason.

Because master's sword is even harder.

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PS: This chapter was actually written on the night of the 2nd, with 3600 words at the time, but it couldn't pass review, and since the book is already marked as completed, I couldn't find an editor.

So, I had to publish it in parts.

The remaining 800 words are interactions with Martial Uncle Su at Phoenix Caw Peak, which I'll include in the next release.

I hope everyone supports the genuine subscriptions on Qidian, even if there is only a subscription for this book, I'm willing to update once every three days, but the author has to eat, it's almost the New Year, sigh...

It's a very popular book, but it's all pirated, and I'm quite helpless!